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Highway builders seek PM’s intervention on PPP project timelines, arbitration curbs
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NEW DELHI: Country’s apex highway builders organisation has sought PM Narendra Modi’s intervention to review the squeezed construction timelines for big highway projects on PPP, their overall bankability and modification in Read More
Young J&K MLA draws praise from across the aisle for House speech
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JAMMU: A young BJP legislator in J&K Saturday drew rare praise from across the political aisle with her speech in the Assembly, which she confined strictly to budgetary issues in the otherwise highly polarised House. Read More
‘Reject this’: Tej Pratap Yadav rubbishes child rumours, says no link with woman named in past Facebook post
Tej Pratap Yadav (PTI image)
NEW DELHI: Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday strongly denied rumours circulating on social media that a woman allegedly linked to him has given birth to his child, calling the c Read More
India, Malaysia sign 11 MoUs during Modi’s visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witnesses the exchange of MoUs between India and Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Read More
89 Students Fall Ill After Consuming Breakfast At Andhra School, CM Orders Probe
Several students had breakfast at a tribal welfare school in Polavaram, after which several children complained of vomiting and stomach pain. Read More
Usha Uthup says Dhurandhar makers didn’t seek her blessings
The reimagined version of ‘Rambha Ho’, one of Usha Uthup’s most iconic songs from the 1981 film Armaan, has been drawing attention after featuring in Aditya Dhar’s period spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. Read More
Salman reacts after Mohan Bhagwat calls him an inspiration
Salman Khan reacted with a smile after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat referred to him as an inspiration for college students at a Mumbai event. Read More
KKR Goes ‘Star-Struck’ As SRK, Ranveer Singh And Rinku Singh Pose Together
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) casually dropped a picture of Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Rinku Singh in one frame and fans can’t stop gushing over it. Read More
No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit
But since its debut in North America last November, Storrie, who plays Russian player Ilya Rozanov, and Williams, who plays Canadian Shane Hollander, have wracked up millions of fans, acted as torchbearers ahead of the Milan winter Olympics and appea Read More
Prakash Raj Slams ‘Disgusting’ Post Linking Smriti Mandhana’s WPL Win To Religion
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After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets to win their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, social media was flooded w Read More
8th Pay Commission: Big Pay Hike Likely If Higher Fitment Factor Is Approved-All You Need To Know
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The 8th Central Pay Commission is generating fresh expectations among central government employees and pensioners in India, with some representative bodies urging a high fit Read More
Big Relief For Senior Citizens: New Tax, Financial & Healthcare Benefits Explained
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The government continues to roll out new schemes and benefits for senior citizens in India — those aged 60 years and above, aimed at improving financial security, heal Read More
India-EU FTA Seen Enhancing Market Access For Auto, Component Makers
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The India-EU deal is expected to reshape competitive dynamics and market access on both sides while providing better access to European markets for Indian auto and component Read More
RBI May Ease Norms For Smaller NBFCs, Scrap Branch Approval For Gold Loan Firms
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Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday proposed exempting smaller NBFCs, those with assets under Rs 1,000 crore and no public funds, from mandatory registration, ci Read More
Rupee Falls 36 Paise To 90.70 Amid US-Iran Tensions, Rising Crude
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The rupee declined 36 paise to settle at 90. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Highway builders seek PM’s intervention on PPP project timelines, arbitration curbs
PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Country’s apex highway builders organisation has sought PM Narendra Modi’s intervention to review the squeezed construction timelines for big highway projects on PPP, their overall bankability and modification in Read More
Young J&K MLA draws praise from across the aisle for House speech
(PTI photo)
JAMMU: A young BJP legislator in J&K Saturday drew rare praise from across the political aisle with her speech in the Assembly, which she confined strictly to budgetary issues in the otherwise highly polarised House. Read More
‘Reject this’: Tej Pratap Yadav rubbishes child rumours, says no link with woman named in past Facebook post
Tej Pratap Yadav (PTI image)
NEW DELHI: Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday strongly denied rumours circulating on social media that a woman allegedly linked to him has given birth to his child, calling the c Read More
India, Malaysia sign 11 MoUs during Modi’s visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witnesses the exchange of MoUs between India and Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Read More
89 Students Fall Ill After Consuming Breakfast At Andhra School, CM Orders Probe
Several students had breakfast at a tribal welfare school in Polavaram, after which several children complained of vomiting and stomach pain. Read More
Usha Uthup says Dhurandhar makers didn’t seek her blessings
The reimagined version of ‘Rambha Ho’, one of Usha Uthup’s most iconic songs from the 1981 film Armaan, has been drawing attention after featuring in Aditya Dhar’s period spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. Read More
Salman reacts after Mohan Bhagwat calls him an inspiration
Salman Khan reacted with a smile after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat referred to him as an inspiration for college students at a Mumbai event. Read More
KKR Goes ‘Star-Struck’ As SRK, Ranveer Singh And Rinku Singh Pose Together
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) casually dropped a picture of Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Rinku Singh in one frame and fans can’t stop gushing over it. Read More
No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit
But since its debut in North America last November, Storrie, who plays Russian player Ilya Rozanov, and Williams, who plays Canadian Shane Hollander, have wracked up millions of fans, acted as torchbearers ahead of the Milan winter Olympics and appea Read More
Prakash Raj Slams ‘Disgusting’ Post Linking Smriti Mandhana’s WPL Win To Religion
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets to win their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, social media was flooded w Read More
8th Pay Commission: Big Pay Hike Likely If Higher Fitment Factor Is Approved-All You Need To Know
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The 8th Central Pay Commission is generating fresh expectations among central government employees and pensioners in India, with some representative bodies urging a high fit Read More
Big Relief For Senior Citizens: New Tax, Financial & Healthcare Benefits Explained
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The government continues to roll out new schemes and benefits for senior citizens in India — those aged 60 years and above, aimed at improving financial security, heal Read More
India-EU FTA Seen Enhancing Market Access For Auto, Component Makers
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The India-EU deal is expected to reshape competitive dynamics and market access on both sides while providing better access to European markets for Indian auto and component Read More
RBI May Ease Norms For Smaller NBFCs, Scrap Branch Approval For Gold Loan Firms
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday proposed exempting smaller NBFCs, those with assets under Rs 1,000 crore and no public funds, from mandatory registration, ci Read More
Rupee Falls 36 Paise To 90.70 Amid US-Iran Tensions, Rising Crude
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The rupee declined 36 paise to settle at 90. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
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Bangladesh drops plan to lease key Chattogram container terminal amid protests ahead of election
Bangladesh has pulled back from plans to lease Chattogram’s New Mooring Container Terminal to a foreign operator amid port worker protests with the interim government indicating the decision will now be left to the next government after elections. Read More
Usha Uthup says Dhurandhar makers didn’t seek her blessings
The reimagined version of ‘Rambha Ho’, one of Usha Uthup’s most iconic songs from the 1981 film Armaan, has been drawing attention after featuring in Aditya Dhar’s period spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. Read More
Salman reacts after Mohan Bhagwat calls him an inspiration
Salman Khan reacted with a smile after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat referred to him as an inspiration for college students at a Mumbai event. Read More
Colder than Antarctica? What caused New York’s life-threatening deep freeze
New York City recorded temperatures colder than parts of Antarctica on Sunday after life-threatening winds swept across much of the Northeast and New England over the weekend. Read More
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